dublin

dub-lin · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    The capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, located on the east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey.

  2. 2.

    A county in Ireland that encompasses the capital city and surrounding areas.

  3. 3.

    Various cities and towns in other countries, particularly in the United States, named after the Irish capital.

Related words

See also: Ireland, cork

Etymology

From Irish Dubh Linn ("black pool"), referring to a dark tidal pool where the River Poddle entered the Liffey. The Irish name for the city is Baile Atha Cliath ("town of the hurdled ford").